In 2008, Sligh released his first album as a solo artist, entitled "Running Back To You," featuring four redone Half Past Forever songs. This album also features the hit single "Empty Me," which earned top 5 fame on AC Christian charts.
Sligh returned on September 14th, 2010 with his sophomore effort, and first on Word Records, entitled "The Anatomy of Broken."
"The Fro Patrol" is the name for Sligh's avid fans/fan club, which arose during his time on American Idol. They get their name from Sligh's curly afro.
Sligh has also garnered fame as a songwriter. He has written such songs as "Here Comes Goodbye," by country favorite Rascal Flats.
Taking It Back
Chris Sligh Lyrics
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Like I'm standing on the outside looking in
I can't believe how long I've waited
To feel like I'm a part of it again
I've been feeling like I'm having trouble feeling
What's been going on deep down
And every moment that been stealing
Don't know how I got here
But I'm so tired of giving in
I'm taking it back, I'm taking control of
The time I've wasted
I'm not going back this weary soul is
Tired of chasing myself, yeah, I'm taking it back
Lately I've been stuck on autopilot
Breathing just to breath, falling just to fall asleep
Maybe all that I can do is fight it off
And make a promise to myself that I can keep
Don't know how I got here
But I'm, I'm so tired of giving in
I'm taking it back, I'm taking control of
The time I've wasted
I'm not going back, this weary soul is
Tired of chasing myself, yeah, I'm taking it back
I'm taking it back
I'm taking it back, I'm taking control of
The time I've wasted
I'm not going back, this weary soul is
Tired of chasing myself
I'm taking it back, I'm taking control of
The time I've wasted
I'm not going back 'cause this weary soul is
Tired of chasing myself
I'm taking it back
I'm taking it back
I'm taking it back, yeah
I'm taking it back
The lyrics of Chris Sligh's "Taking It Back" are about feeling disconnected and lost, like you don't quite fit in with the world around you. The song starts by describing this feeling of being separated, like the singer is on the outside looking in. He's waited a long time to feel like he's a part of things again, but somehow he can't seem to connect with what's going on around him.
The second verse continues this theme of feeling disconnected, with the singer describing himself as being stuck on autopilot, just going through the motions of life without any real purpose or direction. But he's also determined to fight back against this feeling of helplessness and take control of his life again. He's tired of feeling like he's wasting time, and he's not going to let himself be stuck in this rut any longer.
Overall, "Taking It Back" is a song about empowerment and taking charge of your own life, even when it feels like the world around you is working against you. It's about the struggles that come with feeling disconnected and lost but also about the determination to keep fighting and find your way back to where you belong.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been feeling separated
I have been having a feeling of disconnection from my surroundings.
Like I'm standing on the outside looking in
It seems as if I am observing the happenings around me, without being an active participant.
I can't believe how long I've waited
My detachment has lasted for an extended period, that is surprising to me.
To feel like I'm a part of it again
I yearn to regain my sense of belonging.
I've been feeling like I'm having trouble feeling
I've been feeling numb and unable to connect with my emotions fully.
What's been going on deep down
I'm struggling to understand what's happening with me from within.
And every moment that's been stealing
Every passing moment takes away from my life and is ignoring my desire to be a part of it.
Is a moment that won't be coming back around
Every moment that I pass up is gone forever, and I don't want to regret my inaction.
Don't know how I got here
I have reached a point of dissociation that I cannot comprehend.
But I'm so tired of giving in
I'm exhausted from feeling powerless and want to take charge of my life.
I'm taking it back, I'm taking control of
I am seizing the reins of my life and am determined to control everything within it.
The time I've wasted
I'm taking back the lost time that I could have used to do something meaningful.
I'm not going back this weary soul is
I don't plan on returning to my previous state of detachment as it had drained me of willpower.
Tired of chasing myself, yeah, I'm taking it back
I'm done with the fruitless pursuit of trying to connect with myself and finally taking control.
Lately I've been stuck on autopilot
I've been living my life on autopilot, devoid of emotion and motivation.
Breathing just to breath, falling just to fall asleep
I've been doing mundane tasks like breathing and sleeping, but without any purpose.
Maybe all that I can do is fight it off
It could be that the only thing left for me to do is to resist this sense of detachment.
And make a promise to myself that I can keep
I vow to myself that I'll take back my life and take tangible steps to do so.
I'm taking it back
I am determined to take control and won't stop until I achieve my goal.
Contributed by Mason J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.